Richard L. Geist addressed the Queens Historical Society, Sunday, 3 May 1970, regarding the history of Rockaways' Playland amusement park. Rockaway's Playland had been owned by members of the Geist family since March 1, 1928. The park was closed in the 1980s.

$a Richard L. Geist addressed the Queens Historical Society, Sunday, 3 May 1970, regarding the history of Rockaways' Playland amusement park. Rockaway's Playland had been owned by members of the Geist family since March 1, 1928. The park was closed in the 1980s.